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Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (서울 남산국악당)

Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (서울 남산국악당)

2.6Km    2021-08-02

28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2261-0500

Seoul Namsan Gukakdang was established by Seoul Metropolitan Government as a representative traditional art-centered performance hall in 2007. It is comprised of one ground and two basement levels. The performance hall is located on the basement floor with 300 seats, equipped with facilities that deliver pansori sounds and gayageum music to every seat. Visitors can make a reservation at the Namsangol Hanok Village website.

Bridge optical[Korea Quality]/브릿지안경[한국관광 품질인증]

Bridge optical[Korea Quality]/브릿지안경[한국관광 품질인증]

2.6Km    2024-06-25

132 , Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-6846

Bridge Optical is an eyewear store handling domestic and foreign brands and designer glasses. The store interior has a youthful, cafe-like feel and customers can freely browse and try on any frame displayed. Price tags are for frames plus 1.6 high index lenses. Bridge has a wide range of designer spectacles and sunglasses, as well as cases and other accessories. The store maintains a blog about new lines and events, so check the blog before visiting the store.

Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장))

Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장))

2.7Km    2025-10-23

Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul

Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue is located in Baekbeom Plaza in Namsan Park, Seoul. Erected in August 1969, the statue stands at a x_height of 10 meters. It commemorates the patriotic spirit of Kim Koo, who was both an independence activist and a politician in South Korea. During the Japanese colonial period, he actively participated in anti-Japanese movements, and after liberation, he played a leading role in the establishment of the government of the Republic of Korea.

KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road)

2.7Km    2024-03-05

394, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The K-Star ROAD is a place to meet the stories of celebrities who were at the forefront of the K-Wave phenomenon. The road features art toy statues inspired by K-Pop bands, such as SNSD, EXO, and TVXQ, while terminals next to shops help you find the fashion shops and restaurants frequented by celebrities. Moreover, the schools attended by the celebrities, houses in which they used to live, and other spots that capture their stories can also be found on this street.

Spa Lei (스파레이)

Spa Lei (스파레이)

2.7Km    2022-09-19

5, Gangnam-daero 107-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-545-4002

Situated in Seocho-gu Jamwon-dong, is an exclusive women-only jjimjilbang and sauna that presents a traditional eastern European atmosphere with high-class facilities and a variety of convenient amenities.

Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

2.7Km    2024-10-25

83 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2403

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.

Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)

Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)

2.7Km    2025-07-14

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the northern side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, a traditional garden, a performance art stage, and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for locals and tourists to take a leisure walk. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of Korea's traditional life while escaping from bustling city life. The traditional garden with its pavilion and old houses creates a peaceful ambiance before the forested Namsan Mountain. A time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600th anniversary was buried in 1994 at the highest point of the village and is scheduled to be reopened 400 years later in 2394.

The five hanok premises at Namsangol Hanok Village once belonged to aristocrats and government officials of the Joseon dynasty. Each house was originally located in a different neighborhood, but they were all moved to this area and restored to their original form. The houses were rebuilt using their original materials, except for one house, where the materials were too old and deteriorated to be reused. The premises were carefully restored and replicated according to their original form to depict the owners’ social class and personality. These buildings are now used as an exhibit to portray the living environment during the Joseon dynasty and as a venue for educational and cultural programs for children and tourists.

Some of the unique programs and activities to participate in include wearing hanbok, folding hanji (traditional Korean paper), writing in Korean, traditional tea ceremony, traditional etiquette school, and herbal medicine experience. There are also taekwondo demonstrations and other various performances held around the village. Visitors can also try traditional games such as yunnori (traditional board game), or understand more about the area through a guided tour.

Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길)

Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길)

2.8Km    2024-12-02

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The ginkgo tree-lined street (Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil) that runs from Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3) to Hyeondae High School is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores. Garosu-gil is particularly popular in autumn when the golden ginkgo leaves begin to fall. Furthermore, with continous popularity, it has become one of the most attractive film locations in the city.

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

2.8Km    2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2800

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring. 

Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

2.8Km    2021-08-26

138, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2150

Namsan Arts Center, reopened as a creative space in Seoul in September 2009. It redefined the colors and characteristics of the theater, aiming for a modern theater production center centered on creative premieres, a contemporary performance venue where visitors can feel the pulse of the times, and a theater capable of various experiments.
Namsan Arts Center Drama Center is the first modern folk theater in Korea and the oldest performance hall in which the original architectural form has been preserved. Under the concept of "Contemporary & New Wave," the center continues to produce domestic original plays, and through active exchanges with excellent overseas theaters, build a repertoire of high-quality works that can read domestic and overseas trends, and present contemporary cultural diversity.